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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.62, 24,253.11 and 4,480.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.62, 24,253.11 and 4,480.85 is: 6,721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.62 : 24,253.11 = 4,480.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.62/24,253.11 = 4,480.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.62x = 24,253.11 × 4,480.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.62x = 108,674,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,674,426.68/16,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.74

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